Mid-sized modern enclosed home theatre in Minneapolis with red walls, light hardwood floors, a projector screen and brown floor.

Wet Bar Back Splash and Faucet Detail

Talianko Design Group, LLC

A Media Room is the perfect place to add dramatic color and rich, masculine accents and the feeling of a true bachelor pad. Perfect for entertaining, this room offers a bar, media equipment and will accommodate up to 12 people. To achieve this style we incorporated a wall of glass tile and bar. A large sectional offers lots of pillows for movie watchers. Backlit movie posters on canvas add theatre ambience. Just add popcorn and you are good to go. In this remodel the existing media room was attached to the home via a new vestibule and stairway. The entire room was resurfaced and revamped. We added thick wool carpeting for better acoustics, repainted top to bottom, added beautifully hand-carved custom wooden barn doors as well as a wet bar in the back of the room. A full wall of mosaic glass tile in the back of the media room is lit by LED tape lighting which is built-into the custom wood shelves. Warm tones of olive green, oranges, browns and golds as well as custom-built tables and barstools make this room feel like a “man-cave”. A custom designed bar height table that sits behind the sectional was commissioned to match the new barn doors. This bar table adds extra seating to the room. Adjacent the movie screen, a custom fabric panel was constructed and hides the media tower and cables. It matches the blackout Roman shades, which keep out light and nearly disappear into the wall. Photography by Erika Bierman

Beverly Hills Private Residence

Shelley Starr Interior Design

Photo Credit: Jeri Kroegel
Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with a projector screen, white walls and carpet.

The New Traditional

Blue Heron Signature Homes

Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. We wanted a theater like area, but without the formality of theater seats. We designed the room to accommodate for a large 3 sided, low back modern-lined leather sectional. This was the perfect comfortable seating to accomplish full view of the full wall screened projector theater area as well as seating for game nights and any other casual family relaxing. Behind that space with full accessibility, we created a bar that served the purpose of seating and again, impressive creations. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Media Rooms

Bellisa Design

Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Dallas with grey walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Glenbrook Home Remodel

CMI Construction

Large home remodel with addition of theater room, covered deck with outdoor kitchen. Photography-Digital Art 1
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed home theatre in Other with beige walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Robert''s Bay

Clarke Muskoka Construction

Design ideas for a country enclosed home theatre in Toronto with black walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Oceanfront Residence Addition, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Jeffrey Lees, Architect

Home theater/Media Room Photo: Walter Gresham
Mid-sized traditional enclosed home theatre in Baltimore with blue walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Media Room

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Contemporary enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with a projector screen.

Bliss Home Theaters & Automation, Inc. - www.BLISSHTA.com

Bliss Home Theaters & Automation, Inc

Photo of a traditional enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with red walls and a projector screen.

Church Farm

Modus Vivendi

A turnkey conversion of an old wine cellar into a dedicated family cinema room, comprising of; high performance Dolby ATMOS surround sound, Sony laser projector, motorised seating for 8 people, LED colour change mood lighting, starscape starry nigh sky, air conditioning and Control4 room control.

Contemporary New Build, Ribble Valley

Design by UBER

There's nothing like a dedicated home cinema for that immersive experience paired with incredible sound. All in the comfort of super-comfy sofas with your favourite snacks and treats. We like to throw some design quirks like hidden louvered ceiling lighting and soft padded chevron panelling to help the acoustics.

North Westh London Home

Lynda Raftery Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in London with brown walls, carpet, a projector screen and purple floor.

1901 Manhattan Ave

Vitta Homes Interiors & Design

Kim Pritchard
This is an example of a contemporary enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Lakeside Tuscan

Cook Designs

Photo of a large mediterranean enclosed home theatre in Austin with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Modern Edgy Basement

Designing Interiors Inc

Marina Storm
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a projector screen and brown floor.

Home Theater

Wynand Rutten Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Montreal with black walls, carpet, a projector screen and black floor.

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CinemaSetup LLC

Large traditional enclosed home theatre in Denver with red walls, carpet, a projector screen and multi-coloured floor.

Georgian Estate in Greenwich

Thompson Raissis Architects

Photo of a large traditional enclosed home theatre in New York with carpet and a projector screen.

100 inch projector screen

Re-Invent Renovations

This movie room is complete with state of the art custom surround sound and mood lighting. The gym is right behind it so you could actually have someone using work out equipment behind you without affecting the sound quality of the theater.

Home Theatre Design Photos with a Projector Screen

A theatre room can take time and money to perfect, but when done right, it can blow you (and your friends!) away. Technology has never been better, and with the likes of a 3D TV, projector or super-sized TV, surround sound, comfy sofa and recliner chairs, you can easily bring Hollywood into your home. True film fanatics might even install a popcorn machine or fairy floss maker! Add a gaming console that can hook up to the big screen and you have yourself a fully functional media room. If you’re really serious about creating your own home theatre, spend some time researching the right home theatre systems for your needs, as well as speakers, lighting and lounge furniture. Or, seek the help of a Home Theatre Professional for advice on audio visual and home automation.

Do I need a designated room for a home cinema?

If you have space to spare, a separate cinema room can be quite the luxury, but it’s definitely not necessary to enjoy all the benefits of home theatre experience. Most people integrate their home cinema into their living room. So you don’t compromise on style, consider having your TV screen mounted to the wall, or install a projector that can be stowed away when not in use. If in your living room, try to disguise your speakers and any cables. Ceiling-integrated speakers are a great option. Otherwise, in a standalone theatre room, consider making your speakers a feature.

What should I look for in home theatre seating?

Comfort should be front of mind when looking for home theatre seating, so look for options that allow you to sink in, recline and adjust your headrest. For an authentic cinema-going experience, stadium seating is a must. Platforms and stairs, complete with LED step lighting, can mimic tiers. Leather recliner chairs are a top-end choice, or you could opt for several modular sofas and ottomans instead. To cater for those who like to watch, eat and drink at the same time, look for seating that has cup holders, or install a bar area with turnable stools.

What equipment should I add to my media room?

A projector and projector screen will lead to a more dramatic movie experience, but the picture can be slightly blurry if the equipment quality is bad. A high-definition plasma or LCD TV might not be quite as large scale, but will deliver a more crisp, clear image. You can, however, find oversized wall-mounted TVs that match the size of a projector screen – but these do cost a pretty penny. Next, enhance your cinema experience with surround sound to make the movie-goers feel like they’re right in the middle of the action. Home automation can further replicate the real cinema experience. Consider installing lights that automatically dim once the film starts, or LED strip lighting that comes on when a movie is paused. Finish your fit-out with a gaming console so you can use the big screen and comfy seats to battle your friends.